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To Believe In Something

White Rose of Yorkshire
this my national emblem,
we grew together
the heart does not surrender
to those that don’t seek pride.

© Harry J Horsman 2013

Copyright © Harry Horsman | Year Posted 2013

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June 2, 2013 at 3:29 PM

A heart as pure as driven snow will understand what they don't know. A badge of courage to honor soul. They stood in union, that's how they roll.

June 2, 2013 at 4:14 AM

A very beautiful and meaningful symbol which the nation should be proud of my dear friend Harry. An excellent tanka indeed! My big belated hearty congrats on your win my dear friend! Cheers! love and big hugs, Leonora

Sheri Fresonke Harper

May 31, 2013 at 8:37 PM

Harry, that white rose contains a lot of meaning, well said. Congratulations on your win.

May 31, 2013 at 6:44 PM

congrats on a great win Harry

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

May 31, 2013 at 8:17 AM

Vey well written. Congrats on your win Harry. AO

May 30, 2013 at 10:45 PM

Thank you for understanding what i was looking for in every entry. congrats on Your Nationality poem. NATE

Richard Lamoureux

May 25, 2013 at 4:37 PM

I like it Harry!

Andrea Dietrich

May 25, 2013 at 12:39 AM

what a great message in your tanka, Harry. It is really nice. What have you been up to anyway?

May 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM

I see an underlying political statement...strong and deliberate to the point. You have such creative flair... have a great evening :)

May 24, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Simple but glorious. Thanks.......,loved always, bl

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

May 24, 2013 at 7:49 AM

love it xx

May 24, 2013 at 7:14 AM

Enjoyed learning about your national symbol..I will have to look up a picture of the Rose Of Yorkshire..Sara

May 24, 2013 at 7:17 AM

The pictures look very similar to our Cherokee Rose..Sara

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